EASA certifies Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines for Airbus A321XLR, following FAA approval. Enhanced thrust options boost efficiency.
Airbus A321XLR
Iberia expands summer 2025 flights, adding U.S. routes, boosting Latin America services, and resuming seasonal European routes.
Airbus and Thales are developing the A321 MPA, a maritime patrol aircraft for the French Navy, enhancing defense operations.
United Airlines becomes the largest airline globally, surpassing 1,000 aircraft in its fleet and leading in available seat miles.
Airbus prepares to deliver the first Pratt & Whitney-powered A321XLR to Wizz Air, revolutionizing long-haul efficiency.
American Airlines (AA) has orders for 50 A321XLR aircraft. The carrier expects to receive its first A321XLR in 2025, but due to Airbus’s production delays, it has not announced a more specific timeline.
Boeing planned a new design launch of an aircraft (which many named as Boeing 797, New Midsize Aircraft) that can cater to medium-haul to long-haul flights market, just like Airbus A321XLR.
Finally after long delays and must anticipation, the European plane-maker, Airbus is set to deliver its first-ever A321XLR aircraft, registered as EC-OIL to Spanish carrier, Iberia (IB).
United Airlines (UA) anticipates receiving its first Airbus A321XLR in January 2026. Marking the beginning of its transition from aging Boeing 757s to these advanced long-range narrowbody aircraft.
Wizz Air (W9) announces the introduction of its first Airbus A321XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft to Wizz Air UK’s fleet at London Gatwick (LGW).